Hiring for ad-hoc positions in the School of Fashion Design at FDDI Chennai to meet urgent academic requirements.
Positions include Junior Faculty and Academic Support Staff (e.g., Lab Assistants).
Engagement is on a temporary basis for up to 6 months, extendable up to another 6 months based on institutional needs.
Consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 50,000 for Junior Faculty and Rs. 30,000 for Academic Support Staff.
Eligible candidates from SC/ST/OBC/EWS and differently-abled categories are encouraged to apply.
No additional benefits such as HRA, LTC, or medical claims are applicable for these ad-hoc roles.
FDD
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🎓 8th Pass
🎓 10th Pass (Matric)
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Ph.D.
Ad-hoc Junior Faculty and Academic Support Staff Recruitment
Footwear Design and Development Institute
Total Vacancies
3
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Apply Deadline
13 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | 8th Pass (8th-pass), 10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 3 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹30,000 - ₹50,000 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | For Junior Faculty: Minimum 3 years of academic and/or industry experience in the respective domain. For Academic Support Staff (Lab Assistant): Practical experience in garment manufacturing, pattern making, and sewing machine operation. |
| Application Fee | No application fee is applicable for any category of candidates. Applications submitted without the prescribed format or incomplete documents will be rejected. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
For Junior Faculty: Master's degree (minimum 2 years duration) in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Communication Design, Apparel Design, Fashion Technology, Fashion Management, Textile & Clothing, Lifestyle Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, Leather Design, Textile Design, or Fine Arts with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university/institute.
For Junior Faculty: Desirable qualification includes a Doctoral Degree in relevant fields.
For Junior Faculty: Minimum 3 years of academic and/or industry experience in the respective domain (Illustration & CAD, Design Process, or Pattern Making & Garment Construction).
For Academic Support Staff (Lab Assistant): Essential qualification is 8th pass; desirable is 10th pass.
For Academic Support Staff (Lab Assistant): Hands-on experience in garment manufacturing, pattern making, sample creation, and sewing machine operation (lock stitch, overlock, flatlock).
Candidates must possess strong practical teaching skills, presentation abilities, and communication skills.
Age eligibility follows government norms; relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government guidelines.
For Junior Faculty: Desirable qualification includes a Doctoral Degree in relevant fields.
For Junior Faculty: Minimum 3 years of academic and/or industry experience in the respective domain (Illustration & CAD, Design Process, or Pattern Making & Garment Construction).
For Academic Support Staff (Lab Assistant): Essential qualification is 8th pass; desirable is 10th pass.
For Academic Support Staff (Lab Assistant): Hands-on experience in garment manufacturing, pattern making, sample creation, and sewing machine operation (lock stitch, overlock, flatlock).
Candidates must possess strong practical teaching skills, presentation abilities, and communication skills.
Age eligibility follows government norms; relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government guidelines.
⚙️ Selection Process
Selection will be based on merit, practical teaching ability, presentation skills, and communication skills.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Final selection will be subject to approval by the competent authority at FDDI Chennai.
Periodic performance reviews will be conducted based on student feedback, class observations, and duty compliance.
Reviews will be recorded and considered during re-engagement.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Final selection will be subject to approval by the competent authority at FDDI Chennai.
Periodic performance reviews will be conducted based on student feedback, class observations, and duty compliance.
Reviews will be recorded and considered during re-engagement.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
Open for all categories including General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and differently-abled candidates.
📂 Required Documents
Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
Self-attested copies of experience certificates (if applicable).
Age proof document (e.g., birth certificate, 10th certificate).
Caste certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates).
Disability certificate (if applicable for differently-abled candidates).
Passport-sized photographs.
Duly filled application form in the prescribed format (annexed with the notification).
Self-attested copies of experience certificates (if applicable).
Age proof document (e.g., birth certificate, 10th certificate).
Caste certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates).
Disability certificate (if applicable for differently-abled candidates).
Passport-sized photographs.
Duly filled application form in the prescribed format (annexed with the notification).
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee is applicable for any category of candidates.
Applications submitted without the prescribed format or incomplete documents will be rejected.
Applications submitted without the prescribed format or incomplete documents will be rejected.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the eligibility criteria for applying to the Junior Faculty and Academic Support Staff positions?
Eligibility criteria include a relevant master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks for Junior Faculty positions and a minimum of 8th pass (desirable 10th pass) for Lab Assistant positions. Candidates from SC/ST/OBC/EWS and differently abled categories are encouraged to apply.
Q.
What is the tenure and renewal process for the ad-hoc positions?
The initial engagement is for up to 6 months, which can be extended for further periods of up to 6 months at a time, subject to institutional requirements and approval of the competent authority.
Q.
What is the remuneration for Junior Faculty and Academic Support Staff?
Junior Faculty will receive Rs. 50,000 per month, while Academic Support Staff (e.g., Lab Assistant) will receive Rs. 30,000 per month. Pro-rata payment is applicable for engagements spanning part of a month.
Q.
Are there any benefits or allowances provided under this ad-hoc engagement?
No other benefits such as HRA, house allocation, LTC, or medical allowances are admissible. Temporary accommodation may be provided at the discretion of the institute, but it must be vacated within 15 days of discontinuation of the engagement.
Q.
How will the selection of candidates be conducted?
The selection of candidates will be done through an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.